Lose Your Body Fat By Eating Fat?

Back in the days of Susan Powter, the “all fat is bad” fitness guru tried to convince us that all dietary fat was the enemy and, if you wanted to lose your body fat, it should be avoided at all costs.

Well we listened!

Shelves in grocery stores were soon lined with non fat this and non fat that and we, as gluttonous, over consuming Americans, bought those products as if it was a license to eat as much of it as we wanted.

You remember what happened. America just kept getting fatter! It had us all wondering how we could “Stop The Insanity”!

So, where did we go wrong? If not eating fat made us even more fat is fat really all that bad?

The answer is no. And yes.

Indeed, some fat is our enemy. For example, saturated fat in a greasy burger or in fried foods, and trans fat that is in butter and other packaged products are extremely detrimental to our health. Avoid saturated and trans fats at all costs.

But what about the rest of it?

Unsaturated fats, including mono and poly, are extremely beneficial fats that do a lot of great things for our bodies.

One of the good fats are Omega 3. Omega 3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid and is well known for its positive effects of decreasing triglycerides, inflammation, tumor growth and LDL cholesterol. It is also known to raise HDL cholesterol and improve immune function.

Regarding fat loss, perhaps the most important benefit of Omega 3 is that it regulates blood sugar levels and controls our appetite. This can lead to a decrease in caloric intake which, in turn, allows our bodies to release fat stores.

A recent study shows that consuming Omega 3 can promote 26% more fat loss as compared to those who have no Omega 3 intake. But don’t think this is your ticket to ingest a high level of Omega 3 and sit back on the couch watching the tube.

Why? Further studies indicate that Omega 3 will contribute the biggest boost to weight loss when taken in combination with an active lifestyle.

In general, you can’t expect to to increase your omega 3 intake and sit back and watch the pounds fall off. They will come off easier, but only if you are exercising as well.

Where can you find Omega 3? The best sources can be found in krill oil and fish oil, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, trout, sardines and herring. Hemp milk from hemp oil, walnuts, flaxseeds and canola oil are also good options.

However, it is very difficult to consume the quantities of fish and seeds necessary to result in these positive health benefits. Supplementation is also an option and may be a great way for you to get the necessary nutrients without having to eat sardines for breakfast!

One very effective Omega 3 supplement is EFA Icon manufactured by pro/grade.

EFA Icon contains neptune krill oil and is much more highly absorbed than fish oil with no fish burps! Antarctic krill are small crustaceans that resemble shrimp. Krill oil benefits are extensive but include promoting fat loss by controlling blood sugar levels and improving heart health and decreasing joint pain by reducing inflammation.

So you want to get an edge on getting rid of your body fat, improving your immune function and improving your lipid profile? First, do what I always tell you to do. Eat a clean diet of whole, natural foods and participate in great workouts that include a strength training and high intensity interval training routine. To give yourself a boost add foods rich in Omega 3 to your diet and/or enhance your diet with an Omega 3 supplement such as EFA Icon.

To learn more about EFA Icon and krill oil supplements click here.

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